tag:riversongmusic.com,2005:/blogs/riversong-news?p=2RIVERSONG NEWS2024-02-23T12:00:00+11:00Riversong Musicfalsetag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/73619032024-02-23T12:00:00+11:002024-03-06T13:01:47+11:00BEHIND THE SUN LYRIC VIDEO<div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="FOjxUITPMYc" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FOjxUITPMYc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Lyric Video Directed, Filmed and Edited by Trudi Bird on Country in The Valley, lutruwita, Tasmania Australia.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/the-blacksmith-sun" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="THE BLACKSMITH SUN"><strong>THE BLACKSMITH SUN</strong></a> ALBUM available now exclusively through <a class="no-pjax" href="/store" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="STORE"><strong>Riversong Music</strong></a>. <br>Song written by Aaron Magee and Scott Bird. Recorded and produced by Scott Bird and Andrew Beck at Riversong Music Australia. Mastered by William Bowden. Performers: Aaron Magee - Vocals | Chris E Thomas - Backing Vocals | Scott Bird - Drums, Percussion, All Guitars, Backing Vocals | Andrew Beck - Keys, Bass.<br> </p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/73618912024-02-19T12:00:00+11:002024-03-05T18:48:12+11:00THE BLACKSMITH SUN ALBUM OUT NOW<div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="vimeo" data-video-id="903562389" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/903562389" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><p><span style="color:#363636;"><strong>The album is a musical tattoo, sketched, outlined & inked over a decade.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span>An audio-visual concept album. A collaboration between five unconventional artists.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-GB">The Blacksmith Sun is a journeyman’s story, observational, reflective - at times raw and vulnerable. The album was intentionally made to be listened to from beginning to end and in so doing it charts milestone moments in a life. Some of these moments are deeply personal, others are experienced as an observer.</span></p><p><i><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>“The Blacksmith Sun is a dark narrative interspersed with a smattering of light playful touches. Guitars carry the orchestration on a backbone of percussion, drums and keys and cover a full quotient of popular music styles through country, rock, blues and alternative colours. It’s heart beats to the rhythm of rock and blues; play it loud from start to finish.”</strong></span></i><br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.riversongmusic.com/scott-bird"><span lang="EN-GB">Scott Bird</span></a><span lang="EN-GB"> - Producer<o:p></o:p></span></p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/73623942024-01-28T12:00:00+11:002024-03-06T13:00:20+11:00DUNCAN TOOMBS ALBUM 'STEEL ON STEEL' TAKES OUT AWARDS IN TAMWORTH 2024<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/208809/8b03b277c0bc35c40acc738793ab9ec24e95685d/original/duncan-gg.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="1080" /><p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">Congratulations to Duncan Toombs for <strong>CMT Video of the Year </strong>and <strong>Heritage Song of the Year</strong> at the 2024 Australian Country Music awards in Tamworth Saturday night. Two more Golden Guitars to add to his collection, these being the first for his own music. </span><a class="no-pjax" href="www.duncantoombs.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"><strong>‘Steel on Steel’</strong></span></a><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"><strong> </strong>also took out <strong>‘Album of the Year’</strong> at the <strong>Peoples Choice Awards.</strong> It's been such a privilege to witness the creation of this beautiful album. We are so happy for Duncan, Scott Bird, Rod McCormack and everyone involved in the making of </span><a class="no-pjax" href="www.duncantoombs.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"><strong>‘Steel on Steel’</strong></span></a><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">. </span></p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/73623672023-12-01T12:00:00+11:002024-03-06T13:01:47+11:00THE VALLEY FUNDRAISER<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/208809/c0e4e6c5b5f6f4286928e0e5b047e2f7e327a8bb/original/billy-and-scott-1080.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" height="1080" /><p><span>The Valley is a unique 185 acre property nestled on a river with towering forest walls and river flats which wraps you in its arms and gives you a big, warm, wild hug. It is home to three different forest communities, wetlands, riparian zones and many of Tasmania's endangered or threatened species of flora and fauna. The Valley forest communities were placed under covenant in 2007 and became a private forest reserve as part of the national reserve scheme. It is a sanctuary and release site for local wildlife carers. Nurturing and caring for The Valley has been a full time job and by purchasing this calendar you are helping fund the ongoing running costs of maintenance and weed control which will ensure that The Valley can thrive and flourish in it's natural state for future generations. Thanks for your time and thanks for your support. Much appreciated. </span><a class="no-pjax" href="/the-valley-fundraiser" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="THE VALLEY FUNDRAISER"><span><strong>www.riversongmusic.com/the-valley-fundraiser</strong></span></a><span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/73623662023-05-22T12:00:00+10:002024-03-06T12:57:40+11:00RIVERSONG MUSIC SIGNS AARON MAGEE ‘THE BLACKSMITH SUN’ TO THE LABEL <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/208809/f44328e6d48e42d3110dbc4e5075ef1268f22132/original/scott-and-aaron-landscape.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="730" width="1200" /><p><span>In May 2023 we signed Aaron Magee, ‘The Blacksmith Sun’ to Riversong Music. We had been working with Aaron for the best part of a decade, writing, recording and preparing his debut album. There was not rush, no band and no pressure. It has been a joy to work with Aaron and to allow the creative process to breathe, grow and settle into its skin. It was the last project to be recorded at our central coast studio in NSW and will be the first to be released from our new home in The Valley, lutruwita (Tasmania). This signing also marks the beginning of producing film and visual art here on country for The Blacksmith Sun album, scheduled for release early 2024.</span></p><p> </p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/73504892023-01-16T00:00:00+11:002024-02-13T18:14:34+11:00DUNCAN TOOMBS DEBUT ALBUM STEEL ON STEEL<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/208809/0d961b0bc4fe557d4ee72dc06537382fc36e064b/original/duncan-toombs-album-cover-out-now.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.duncantoombs.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">“Steel On Steel”</a> is a collection of beautifully crafted, heartfelt, powerful songs, inspired by Duncan’s family. Dedicated to Duncan’s late father, Bob Toombs, this album showcases Duncan’s remarkable talent as a sensitive and perceptive songwriter featuring some stunning vocal performances.</p><p>Produced by Scott Bird, Rod McCormack and Duncan Toombs, the album debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Music Charts. </p><p>“We are so happy for Duncan. Thanks for trusting me with your songs and trusting me to capture the vibe when we tracked that awesome band live….it was a beautiful thing.” Scott Bird</p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/73504882022-12-20T00:00:00+11:002024-02-13T18:12:24+11:00OF MOUNTAINS AND SEA LYRIC VIDEO<p><span>Of Mountains and Sea is a song for my partnership with the love of my life. Salt water and music has become our constant companions and love turns to magic near mountains and sea.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Film of the coastline of takayna, lutruwita (Tasmania) is by Tim Cope and edited by Trudi Bird "I would like to personally thank the incredible team at Riversong Music who help bring my music and the visions behind them to life. This footage was filmed on the coastline of takayna / Tarkine, lutruwita (Tasmania) by Tim Cope, edited by Trudi Bird. My special thanks to Tim Cope and Dan Broun for the footage and much gratitude to the Bob Brown Foundation and their supporters for their tireless efforts to protect takayna / Tarkine. With love, Melissa." </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">For more information about the campaign visit </span><a class="no-pjax" href="www.bobbrown.org.au" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" force-new-state="true"><span style="color:#000000;">http://www.bobbrown.org.au</span></a><a tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" force-new-state="true"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></a><span style="color:#000000;">Learn more about Tim Cope and his work here </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://timcopejourneys.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" force-new-state="true"><span style="color:#000000;">https://timcopejourneys.com/</span></a><a tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" force-new-state="true"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/73504832022-02-09T17:00:00+11:002024-02-13T17:40:42+11:00MOVING HOME TO COUNTRY<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/208809/0e74baaac01d887f955157fc72ff58cba3347e03/original/the-valley-2024-february-image.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p><span>Riversong Music is now in it’s spiritual home!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>In late 2021 we packed up the studio and our lives on the central coast of NSW and moved back home to country in lutruwita. We are now based out of a cabin on a river in the middle of a 185 acre property we call ‘The Valley’.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Covid forced our hand and Riversong music and The Valley are now one and the same.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>It has been a 22 year journey, the reserve and sanctuary in the Valley has been our other love outside of music and now we are all together caring for country and providing a refuge for all our little brothers and sister. It is our spiritual home.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Every dollar generated through Riversong Music goes directly towards conserving and caring for the Valley reserve and sanctuary helping to ensure that it is maintained as a safe, healthy environment for native flora and fauna an remains intact for future </span></p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/73504812021-08-13T17:00:00+10:002024-02-13T17:40:42+11:00RAINBOW LYRIC VIDEO BY MELISSA|BLACK<p><span>Rainbow is the fourth in a series of videos produced for The Eden Project and is the first lyric video. </span><br><br><span>"Self doubt is an uncomfortable beast and vulnerability rides in to weigh you down when that beast raises its ugly head. It is something that I needed to recognize and confront, to take away its power and simply see it for what it was. Stare down the self doubt, the fragile relationship we have with ourselves and conquer our fears. This is one of those ‘work in progress’ scenarios and this song helped me to start casting off the shackles of my own demons.<o:p></o:p></span>" Melissa Black. <span style="color:#000000;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Filmed at nungu, takayna, lutruwita (West Point, Tarkine, Tasmania) by Trudi Bird and </span><a class="no-pjax" href="www.wendymcdougall.com.au" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:#000000;">Wendy McDougall</span></a><span style="color:#000000;">. Wardrobe by Ros Lynch rosie&lulu. </span><br> </p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="YFAczUUc62A" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YFAczUUc62A?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/65392892021-02-19T18:02:37+11:002021-02-19T18:22:09+11:00NICHOLAS JAMES DEBUT SINGLE 'ABOUT TO FALL'<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/208809/5b90aab4188643067a47ac208cdd8513d31e405a/original/picture1a.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Guitars are good. Cruisy pop feels good. Relaxed vocals sound good. Introducing one of our Riversong Music Family Artists, singer songwriter guitarist, Nicholas James who's debut single 'About to Fall' is available now to stream on <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6JyyTfpT65RSgzgFfqx3wN" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a contents="Apple Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/au/album/about-to-fall-single/1546872696" target="_blank">Apple Music</a> and below.</strong></p>
<p>We first started working with Nicholas back when he was only seven years old. Within a couple of weeks he was capably banging out ‘Who’ll Stop the Rain’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival, singing and playing the song on his beat up three quarter gut string guitar at school assemblies and busking corners in Terrigal. </p>
<p>It has been an interesting musical journey over the past 20 years and we are proud to announce that ‘About to Fall’, the first single from his debut EP, is out now. If you’re a fan of cool, groovy guitar pop the likes of John Mayer, follow the links, add Nicholas to your Spotify and Apple music playlists and introduce his music to your friends. </p>
<p>We co-wrote, recorded and produced the song along with the accompanying music video at the Riversong Studio. Additional visual footage was supplied by American performer Cheetah Platt, who amongst other credits, is in the ‘Legacies’ series. The ‘About to Fall’ video will premiere on <strong><a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/b1qyygqmyHs" target="_blank">YouTube</a></strong> at 7am on the 26th of February. Subscribe to his channel to be notified when it’s going live. </p>
<p><strong>‘About to Fall’ </strong>was handmade by local Australian craftsmen. Connect with Nicholas James on <strong><a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/nicholasjamesread" target="_blank">Facebook</a></strong> and <strong><a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://instagram.com/nicholasjamesread" target="_blank">Instagram</a></strong>. </p>
<p>Thanks for your interest, for your time and for your ears.</p>3:06Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/65463562020-10-31T05:00:00+11:002021-02-12T18:14:16+11:00REST IN PEACE – SINGLE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ART FROM THE MEN FROM EARTH PROJECT<p><strong>RELEASED OCTOBER 2020 <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/208809/a39180433e55848a91e129fb31826375e757717e/original/rip-single-cover-3000.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></p>
<p><em>“Rest in Peace was written for the Men From Earth project. It started with a Bo Diddly groove and pretty much wrote itself from the git go.”</em> <span class="font_small">Scott Bird </span></p>
<p>Rest in Peace was recorded live to tape at Alberts studio and Andrew Beck produced the song along with the ‘Wildwood Echoes’ album which was the last album to be recorded at the iconic Australian studio. </p>
<p><strong><a contents="The official Rest in Peace video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/GJlkMxZi8cY" target="_blank">The official Rest in Peace video</a></strong> features vision of Gadigal Land (Sydney CBD) which was captured by Wendy McDougall and includes brief appearances of band members and the cast Gavin Christensen, Georgia Martin and Amanda Jefferys. </p>
<p>The <a contents="lyric video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/9UyuN1yqkvI" target="_blank"><strong>lyric video</strong></a> for the a capella version features footage of Frankland River rainforests, takayna lutruwita (Tarkine, Tasmania) from one of Trudi Bird’s environmental art contributions to Tarkine in Motion. </p>
<p>Everything about this particular release was an absolute joy and when we lifted the acapella version out of the track it was undeniable that lyric and melody is the stuff that songs are made of. </p>
<p>Visit the <a contents="Men From Earth" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.menfromearth.com" target="_blank"><strong>Men From Earth</strong></a> page to listen and watch or go to the <strong><a contents="store" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.riversongmusic.com/store" target="_blank">store</a> </strong>to purchase. </p>3:42Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/65725112020-09-25T16:45:00+10:002021-03-13T16:48:36+11:00FALLEN ANGEL, PART 3 OF THE EDEN PROJECT BY MELISSA BLACK<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="z5P1wtOqvlw" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/z5P1wtOqvlw/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z5P1wtOqvlw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><strong>A DANCE IN THE YOUNG GRASS ON THE EDGE OF TAKAYNA</strong></p>
<p>Fallen Angel is the third single from Melissa Black’s ‘The Eden Project’ EP and the third film offering from this Riversong Music family artist. The visual footage was bonus material captured in Tasmania in the rural community of Redpa, up in the young grass on the Nicholls family farm. This was all part of the extended ‘Merging with takayna’ and ‘Eden’ film shoot - an afternoon spent on the edge of takayna / Tarkine after spending days immersed in its heart. Country was definitely with us that week and for that we are truly grateful. </p>
<p>Listen to Fallen Angel on <strong><a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5cSuu6pGSPsiCsL26cVdJu" target="_blank">Spotify</a></strong> and watch on <strong><a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/z5P1wtOqvlw" target="_blank">YouTube</a></strong> and follow, like and share! </p>
<p>For more information www.melissablack.com.au | <strong><a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/melissablackmusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a></strong> | <strong><a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/melissablackmusic/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></strong> | <strong><a contents="Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/LissyStanton" target="_blank">Twitter</a></strong>. </p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/65725322020-04-20T17:00:00+10:002021-03-13T17:36:21+11:00DARK HOLLOW BY PALE RIDERS<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/208809/f1a5736f158db7786e24d5682d84b49ec31e1a09/original/dark-hollow-cover.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><strong>IT WAS THE BEGINNING OF THE NINETIES. IT WAS KING CROSS, INTENSE TOURING AND A ROAD THAT STRETCHED ON TO AN ENDLESS HORIZON!</strong></p>
<p>Dark Hollow is a collection of songs Pale Riders recorded in the early nineties with Russell Pilling at the Damien Gerard Ultimo helm. </p>
<p>The band were doing a lot of inner city shows and Kings Cross was like a second home. Pete Wells from Rose Tattoo eloquently called their songs and their sound ‘Cowboy Rock’ and who were they to argue with the great man himself. </p>
<p>Visit the <a contents="Pale Riders" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.riversongmusic.com/pale-riders" target="_blank"><strong>Pale Riders</strong></a> site to listen to their entire catalogue and the online store to purchase. There’s also a private <strong><a contents="Facebook Group" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/paleridersdocumentary/" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></strong> and you can stream Dark Hollow on <strong><a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1rDCCyroxzDPULpffHKBxN?si=dzXComhxRDCTgdG9o4fjJw" target="_blank">Spotify</a> </strong>and<strong> <a contents="Apple Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/dark-hollow-ep/1507721570" target="_blank">Apple Music</a></strong>.</p>4:35Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/65725332020-04-13T17:00:00+10:002021-03-13T17:53:27+11:00THE PRODUCERS PACK - A COLLECTION OF SINGLES FROM PALE RIDERS<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/208809/9ef5d716661a6bb0c79daad03a2a9e52960697f8/original/producers-pack-cover-2-small.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><br><strong>FOUR PRODUCERS, FOUR STUDIOS, FOUR VERY DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO THE RECORDING PROCESS.</strong></p>
<p>This is an eclectic bunch of stand alone songs that were recorded with some of the producers Pale Riders worked with over the years. They are all quite different, but in the end, they all sound like the band because at the end of the day it is always about the songs. </p>
<p>In 2000 a young Nash Chambers (Dead Ringer Band/Kasey Chambers) recorded <strong>Mountain Creek</strong> in one of his first studios which was under his mum’s place at Avoca Beach in NSW. This was recorded as a demo for EMI Records. </p>
<p>In 1998 <strong>Black Bobs Crossing</strong> was recorded by Gary Frost (1927) at Warner Chappell and was for an ABC television production pitch, which was unsuccessful. </p>
<p>In 1993 <strong>Country Way</strong> was recorded by John Brewster (The Angels) early on before he produced the Moonsong EP at Mark ‘Bucky’ Collins place in Balmain. Country Way was one of the few that were demoed at Rondor when management were shopping for a publisher. The band ended up signing to Warner Chappell Publishing in 1996. </p>
<p>In 1999 <strong>Autumn Valley</strong> was recorded by Peter Blyton, Mr ‘Run to Paradise (The Choirboys) and was aimed squarely at the American market in preparation for the South by South West music conference in Austin Texas, a seek and find mission by management in March 1999. </p>
<p><strong><em>“We learned a lot from these guys, what to do and what not to do but most importantly we learned that it’s all about the songs.”</em></strong> Scott Bird </p>
<p>Visit the <a contents="Pale Riders" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.paleriders.com.au" target="_blank"><strong>Pale Riders</strong></a> page to listen or go to the store to purchase the <strong><a contents="Producers Pack" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.riversongmusic.com/store" target="_blank">Producers Pack</a></strong>. </p>4:23Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/65725362019-08-05T18:00:00+10:002023-10-17T01:50:50+11:00PALE RIDERS - THE END<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/208809/4834ff889f4444d119eeabe0edd6cf704aadb5f1/original/the-end-idea-2a-cover-small.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><strong>YOU NEVER QUITE KNOW WHEN THE END WILL COME BUT IT'S ALWAYS A SURPRISE!</strong><br><br><i>“Well this was the end my friends. The last recordings of Pale Riders which were done in a shed at Manno’s place when he was living in Woy Woy Bay, NSW in 2000. We were demoing material for the next studio recording, songs that I had written and that we had been working up live and ideas that we had been kicking around in rehearsal. Rough sketches and raw recordings which were engineered and mixed on a Roland 1680 by Manno in a shed. We didn’t really appreciate it at the time but we had come full circle because our fist dabble at recording was under Manno’s parents house in Penguin when we bounced back and forth between a couple of tape decks and added a new track on each bounce. It makes poetic sense in hindsight and is ultimately a fitting end to the recording career of a band of wild colonial boys from Tasmania. We started recording under Manno’s house and we ended in Manno’s shed. In ‘The End’ we come full circle.”</i> Scott Bird </p><p>Visit the <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.paleriders.com.au" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="Pale Riders"><strong>Pale Riders</strong></a> for all the audio and videos or go to the store to purchase <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.riversongmusic.com/store" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="‘The End’"><strong>‘The End’</strong></a>. </p>3:48Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/57516272019-05-12T18:24:27+10:002023-06-11T14:33:35+10:00NEW RELEASE from the Pale Riders archives, The Rooster Companion<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/208809/b9146c2589733b35f618cbed7d8a9b7f4837606c/original/the-rooster-companion-cover.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Early in 1994 Pale Riders went into Damien Gerard Studios with Dave Steel in the producer’s chair and Russell Pilling riding shotgun at the desk and tape machine to track what would eventually become the self-titled album, also known as the ‘Rooster’ album. </p>
<p>Our friends, Mark Collis (banjo), Chris E Thomas (vocals), John Brewster (rhythm guitar), Paul Burton (double bass) and Dave Steel (mandolin) also joined us in the studio. </p>
<p>They recorded 17 songs which were eventually mixed at Eclipse studios with Randall Waller. Whilst mixing they also recorded Travellin’ Jack, the album closer. </p>
<p>This was an interesting period for the band. At the time of recording they were still in the ‘Lighthouse to the Cross’ phase of their sound but by the time they were able to raise the funds to complete and release the album they had moved into the acoustic-roots era of their development. As a result of this transition period, many of the tracks and first board mixes didn’t make it onto the album because they were trying to project their new sound more faithfully. </p>
<p>‘The Rooster Companion’ contains the 6 songs which didn’t make the final cut plus an additional 3 songs from the original track listing with alternate mixes and added instrumentation. </p>
<p>The guts were recorded live to tape, then the candy was flown in on the fly. They had an absolute hoot making these recordings which, at the time of writing these notes all happened just over a quarter of a century ago.</p>
<p>Available now at the <a contents="Riversong Online Store" data-link-label="STORE" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">Riversong Online Store</a> as a digital download, which includes an exclusive lyric booklet.</p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/57523272019-05-10T14:35:00+10:002023-06-23T19:26:12+10:00Stunning New Video 'Eden' by Melissa Black<div class="video-container size_l justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="2A5qrl2KSVA" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2A5qrl2KSVA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Eden is the second environmental art release from Melissa Black and is a continuation of the journey which began with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://vimeo.com/283171401" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="'Merging with takayna'"><strong>'Merging with takayna</strong></a><strong>'.</strong></p><p>Eden was filmed entirely on location at 'West Point' on the northwest tip of Tasmania's wild takayna / Tarkine region where the great southern ocean meets a remnant coastline of the Gondwanan supercontinent. </p><p>This was a very challenging shoot both physically and emotionally and we would urge everyone to learn more about the campaign to protect this stunning area and preserve its natural and cultural values for future generations.<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.bobbrown.org.au/takayna_tarkine" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents=" Learn more here."> <strong>Learn more here.</strong></a></p><p>The old ones always say 'If you come across something good be sure to share it around, that way the good can spread out and find it's way into the hearts of as many people as possible. Thanks for your care and support it really does mean something. Fall in love with the wild places! </p><p>To find out more about the making of this film, read the <a class="no-pjax" href="/eden" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="EDEN" contents="Eden Blog"><strong>Eden Blog</strong></a>.</p><p><i>“A song for my family and a reminder to stay strong, no matter what comes your way. When you are true to yourself and listen to your heart love will always ease your burdens and help navigate life's twists and turns. The dark forces are held at bay by the powerful protector of heart and home when you affirm your connection with nature not just physically but also emotionally.”</i> <a class="no-pjax" href="/melissablack" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="MELISSABLACK" contents="Melissa Black"><strong>Melissa Black</strong></a></p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/57523132019-04-03T13:45:00+11:002019-05-13T14:26:47+10:00It's only rock'n'roll but I like it...<p>Canon Australia and SUNSTUDIOS present <strong>it's only rock'n'roll but I like it...</strong> an exhibition featuring the work of award-winning photographer Wendy McDougall. In recognition of a 40 year career spent photographing iconic Australian and International musicians, Wendy was the recipient of the inaugural 2018 AWMA (Australian Women in Music Awards) Music Photographer.</p>
<p>The exhibition also includes TV screens, one showing the videos Wendy has worked on over the years and three displaying photographs that aren't displayed on the wall. Riversong Music were thrilled to be a part of the exhibition by editing this short promo of the videos, as well as the slide shows that appear on the other screens. </p>
<p>The exhibition runs from the 3rd to 18th of April at Sun Studios in Alexandria Sydney and 9th to 24th May at Sun Studios in South Melbourne. To learn more, visit <a contents="www.wendymcdougall.com.au" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wendymcdougall.com.au" target="_blank"><strong>www.wendymcdougall.com.au</strong></a>.</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="vimeo" data-video-id="326735764" data-video-thumb-url="https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/770831510_640.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/326735764" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640"></iframe></p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/55513652018-12-13T10:50:37+11:002020-07-01T11:50:50+10:00Falling in love with our wild places takayna/Tarkine inspired Art Salon by the Bob Brown Foundation <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/208809/c2845cfab916566461b6748cf9683ba8f7fcf249/original/bbf-design-tarkine-18-melbartsalon-materials-poster-pr02.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" />The Bob Brown Foundation exhibits a new collection of over 60 artworks produced by 35 artists showing impressions of the threatened yet wild landscape of takayna / Tarkine at the Australian Catholic University Gallery on Friday the 14th of December at 6:30pm. </p>
<p>A feature collaborative piece of this year’s art exhibition is a series of work titled merging with takayna / Tarkine that involved body painting a model into the landscape at two unique places in the Tarkine. </p>
<p>The remote Julius River, in takayna / Tarkine was where singer and song-writer Melissa Black was painted into the base of the giant old growth eucalypts and where her music video captured footage of the transformation. </p>
<p>“What an absolute pleasure it was filming here, immersing myself in this ancient rainforest. I have never seen greens as vibrant as this before or walked a forest floor so soft. How lucky I am to have become such a forest, brushstrokes transforming, shaping, releasing me. We should never lose these beautiful places,” Melissa Black said. </p>
<p>“Many hundreds of artists have traveled to Tasmania’s takayna / Tarkine as part of our Tarkine in Motion artist field trip to document and capture the feeling of the landscape to share with the world. Our annual artist event is the biggest environmental arts project in Australia and exhibiting works in Melbourne is perfect for showcasing this ancient, wild and threatened place that needs to be saved,” Bob Brown Foundation Melbourne Campaigner Emma Wasson said </p>
<p>“Standing on the Tarkine’s majestic coastline stretching out before me and an amazing team surrounding me, the culmination of months of planning was coming to be. ‘Merging with takayna’ was taking beautiful shape. You simply cannot come to a place such as this and not feel change,” said singer song writer Melissa Black. </p>
<p>Melissa Blacks song ‘Red Blood Moon’ became the film ‘Merging with takayna’ which will feature in the Tarkine Art Salon. The exhibition is on show between Dec 13 to Dec 23, 2019, open between 10am and 6pm week days and weekends at the Australian Catholic University at 26 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.</p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/63840852018-12-03T11:05:00+11:002020-10-14T18:14:15+11:00Eden from the wild west coast of takayna<p>Eden, heart, home, family. The balance of light and dark, the decision to feed the calm, nurturing white wolf or the raging wild black wolf. A tight rope walk which has led me to the wild west coast of Tasmania and the untamed takayna coast line. Brother wind is howling across the vast expanse of the Indian ocean, spurred on by the ruthless roaring forties until they finally crash into the west point headland. This is the place that has been chosen to capture the dance between light and dark. This is not a place for the faint hearted, this is where I have come to face down my demons and endure. </p>
<p>An old farmstead piano has been placed in a hollow amongst the weathered outcrops of stone and native grass. There is no sand, there is no comfort but there is a wildly invigorating sense of belonging as I sit at this piano which has borne witness to countless family gatherings and generations of music. A beautifully crafted man made object in the wild open takayna coastline. Human song meets nature song as two worlds connect. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/208809/5bd39131bb243d6813342b90ca1cd67f6f99d86e/original/blog-eden-video.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Sister sun blazes down from a wind ravaged sky as the dance begins. My stone fortress projects a radiant warmth onto my back and sweeps into the fabric of my soul as the devil rides the wind. Sensual bull kelp pulses beneath a glassy inlet and wave worn pebbles massage the soles of my feet. My physical self joins with the land as our heart song begins. </p>
<p>This is my saltwater place. As I settle down at the piano it all feels so familiar, so right. My constant companion who has been with me through the best and worst that life has offered is rocking in the wind. It is exhilarating, it is an emotional connection which pours through my entire body. I am feeding the white wolf. </p>
<p>This location on the takayna coastline where the roaring forties drive the winds halfway around the world before they crash into this ancient west point has provided the perfect physical landscape for every word in my song. The castle of the heart, the rough sandstone under my fingertips and the devil casting its shadow, catching the crest of a wave and dancing on the wind. It is breathtaking, it is ferociously beautiful. Thank you takayna. </p>
<p>Photography by <a contents="Wendy McDougall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wendymcdougall.com.au" target="_blank">Wendy McDougall</a>. Watch Eden on YouTube.</p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/54733112018-10-17T18:19:22+11:002018-10-17T19:35:52+11:00Celebrating Australian Women in Music <p>The recent inaugural Australian Women in Music awards was a welcomed celebration of the role women play in the music industry and inspired me to reflect and share a little of my story. My career in music started in 1988 as a 19 year woman, where I kind of fell in to the role of band manager. I had met my soul mate at the beginning of the year in the Neptune hotel, a bar in the small town of Penguin on the north west coast of Tasmania and three months later I was living in Sydney with his band, where we played hard and worked harder. Later that year the band met a producer and befriended musician Linda Barnes. They recorded a single and cut their first record and embarked on a tour with Linda in Tasmania. They called it the 'Off the Rails Tour' which became a self fulfilling prophecy! The tour ended and the band was broke. To help pay off some debt I helped organise some shows on the west coast of Tas, where the people and nature are truly wild. I then flew back to Sydney, found a house to rent and created a new base for the band. An old roadie who was on the 'Off the Rails Tour' suggested I manage the band. The band agreed, I said ok, and that's it really. For the next 13 years I dedicated my life to the band, a three piece original act who were known as Oz-X-Press then changed their name to <a contents="Pale Riders" data-link-label="ARTISTS" data-link-type="page" href="/artists" target="_blank"><strong>Pale Riders</strong></a>. During those years I wore every hat from manager, booking agent, A&R, record label, graphic artist, tour manager etc, and at times mother! I was surrounded by men, and I had some great male mentors over the years who became long life friends however there were very few women in my life over those 13 years. I think it was 1993 when I was recommended Wendy McDougall for a photo shoot and to this day we are still working together in the industry. This business is not for the feint hearted. I've faced a lot of adversity over the years however here I am, almost 50, still making world class music, and now film. Last week I travelled to Brisbane with Wendy for the inaugural AWMA's (Australian Women in Music Awards). It was a privilege to be at the event and celebrate women in music, and to be present to see Wendy win the award for Music Photographer. Wendy has been capturing the face of Australian music since the late 70's. When we first started working with Wendy it was all 'dark rooms' and proof sheets. She has been capturing the images that support our music for decades - <a contents="Pale Riders" data-link-label="ARTISTS" data-link-type="page" href="/artists" target="_blank"><strong>Pale Riders</strong></a>, <span style="display: none;"> </span><strong><a contents="Riversong album" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.scottbird.com.au" target="_blank">Riversong</a></strong>, <a contents="Men From Earth" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.menfromearth.com" target="_blank"><strong>Men From Earth</strong></a> project and now <strong><a contents="Melissa Black" data-link-label="MelissaBlack" data-link-type="page" href="/melissablack" target="_blank">Melissa Black</a></strong>. Wendy's passion for music and dedication to the art of photography has led to an enduring friendship built on trust and mutual respect. We rejoice in her winning the Music Photographer award. I'm happy to say there are many more women in the industry now, but we still have a way to go to achieve gender equality. Remember, <strong><em>'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!' </em></strong>Check out <strong><a contents="Wendy's work on her website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wendymcdougall.com.au" target="_blank">Wendy's work on her website</a></strong> as well as the <strong><a contents="Also check out the other winners of the AWMA's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://womeninmusicawards.com.au/winners/" target="_blank">other winners of the AWMA's</a>.</strong></p>
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<p> </p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/63840872018-08-17T11:15:00+10:002020-07-13T11:21:38+10:00Merging with takayna coastline, Edge of the World<p>We have now left the ancient belly of the rainforest and I am standing on the remote takayna coastline. It is wild, it is rugged and it is again, breathtaking. The cloistered confines of the forest cathedral have been replaced by the great wild, wide open. Enormous piles of driftwood scatter the foreshore, testament to the relentless ferocious power of the battering elements. This is where the roaring forties drive the Indian ocean into the takayna coast. The forest merge was nurturing, peaceful, transcendent, this will be a wildly exhilarating release into the elements of fierce sun, jagged rocks and wind ravaged outcrops. I am standing at the edge of the world. <br> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/208809/de5a4a7664185eb55332981d73f1a00aaa9695ee/original/melissa-black-spotify-header.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>The sun is intense, the wild wind has miraculously abated as if the takayna coast is holding its breath and is awaiting the next instalment. Since leaving the forest a state of empowered grace has entered my body and I feel synchronised with the natural rhythm of air, earth, fire and water. I can feel the strength of the granite beneath my feet as I look across the vast unbroken expanse of the Indian ocean stretching beyond the horizon. <br> <br>Huge swirling masses of bull kelp surge back and forth with the tide as the rhythm of the brush strokes and the click of the camera merge me once again into takayna. This is where the black tannin of the forest river meets the blue green ocean. </p>
<p>This is the completion of my ceremonial journey into the wild. I am one with takayna. </p>
<p>Photography and Body Art by <a contents="Orly Faya" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.orlyfaya.com" target="_blank">Orly Faya</a>. Visit <a contents="www.melissablack.com.au" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.melissablack.com.au" target="_blank">www.melissablack.com.au</a> for more images. Watch the film on <a contents="Vimeo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vimeo.com/283171401" target="_blank">Vimeo</a> or <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/VdKne8Ifl7I" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/63840982018-08-16T11:20:00+10:002020-07-13T11:31:50+10:00Merging with takayna Rainforest<p>We are standing in an ancient rain forest which is a remnant of the super continent, Gondwanaland. Australia’s largest temperate rainforest, an unbroken connection with the pre-historic world, a gift from a bygone age. We are standing in takayna, the Tarkine. <br> <br>The cool crisp air is invigorating and breathtaking. It is substantial. The darkness is more than the mere absence of light. It has weight, we wear it like a magic cloak and prepare ceremony on a carpet of dewy moss prior to our first merge. Tiny tealights illuminate the faces of four women positioned at each point of the compass. </p>
<p>North, South, East, West we pick an intention card, read, acknowledge, smile. I have chosen some stones, black and white and assembled piano keys. A nod to my childhood piano which has led to me being in this quiet, ancient forest. </p>
<p>Yesterday we found our tree. Today I will become the tree. <br> <br>Hush; there is a calm peaceful quiet as the cloak of night sheds its sleepy skin and gives way to the dawning light. As we journey towards our tree I feel totally supported in the embrace of this ancient forest, from the lush green carpet of moss beneath my bare feet to the enveloping canopy above. We have left the world as we know it and entered a truly sacred space. <br> <br>It is a very cold morning. The cameras are set in position and the paints are prepared as I take my position with our chosen tree. A gorgeous, tall, strong tree. I take a breath, close my eyes and shed my skin. A bird calls and the forest awakens, the merge begins. </p>
<p>The forest breathes and I am immersed in the moment. <br> <br>My heartbeat has slowed and is now a faint background thump as the brush moves across my skin. I can hear the synergy between artist and camera, a soft footfall, the damp paint, the click of the camera, the girls talking softly in a smooth rhythm which sooths as I shiver. My fingers softly stretch out and feel like roots on the rough bark, I feel powerful and grounded. I am becoming one with the forest and one with the tree. I am present, and I have merged. <br> <br>Once fully painted I open my eyes, dappled light filters through the canopy and dances on the forest floor. The warmth is delicious as the rays of sun touch my freshly painted skin. A soft green carpet of ancient moss supports my feet as I glide through this wild place and explore my new chameleon form. </p>
<p>I walk amongst incredibly tall trees and stand beneath manferns that spread out above me like a fan of peacock feathers. The huge moss covered trunks of fallen sentinels bear witness to the passage of time as they slowly break down and feed the forest floor. </p>
<p>There is a breathtaking sense of clarity as the beckoning call of the ancient feminine pulls me deeper into the forest. Under the artist skilful touch, the merge is complete. I am one with takayna. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Body artwork and photography directly above by <a contents="Orly Faya." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.orlyfaya.com" target="_blank">Orly Faya.</a> Watch Merging with takayna on <a contents="Vimeo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vimeo.com/283171401" target="_blank">Vimeo</a> or <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/VdKne8Ifl7I" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.<br><br>Continue reading the story of <a contents="Merging with takayna Coastline, Edge of the World" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.riversongmusic.com/news/blog/merging-with-takayna-coastline-edge-of-the-world" target="_blank">Merging with takayna Coastline, Edge of the World</a></p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/63840862018-08-14T11:10:00+10:002023-06-11T14:33:01+10:00Songs of The Eden Project<p>RAINBOW | Self doubt is an uncomfortable beast and vulnerability rides in to weigh you down when that beast raises its ugly head. It is something that I needed to recognise and confront, to take away its power and simply see it for what it was. Stare down the self doubt, the fragile relationship we have with ourselves and conquer our fears. This is one of those ‘work in progress’ scenarios and this song helped me to start casting off the shackles of my own demons. </p>
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<p>FALLEN ANGEL | My fallen angel is free spirit and wanderlust, the one who isn’t afraid to stand alone, the one who is always there by your side. I sat on the beach as the storm closed in, the harder I cried the more the wind blew and threatened to swallow me whole. When I pushed my hands into the sand my angel was there to guide me through. </p>
<p>EDEN | A song for my family and a reminder to stay strong, no matter what comes your way. When you are true to yourself and listen to your heart love will always ease your burdens and help navigate life's twists and turns. The dark forces are held at bay by the powerful protector of heart and home when you affirm your connection with nature not just physically but also emotionally. </p>
<p>OF MOUNTAINS AND SEA | A song for my partnership with the love of my life. Salt water and music has become our constant companions and love turns to magic near mountains and sea. </p>
<p>RED BLOOD MOON | There is a strong ancient goddess stirring in each and every woman. She is calling out to the warrior within to stand strong in truth, kindness, love and compassion. She is fierce, sensual and powerful. Embrace your beauty and inner strength and release the power of the feminine divine. The pulse of the forest beats within us all. We stand, we unite and we protect. </p>
<p>Photography by Natalie Barovsky</p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/53476472018-07-16T12:04:05+10:002018-10-17T19:01:50+11:00takayna / Tarkine Frankland River forests safe for now!<p>Ancient rainforests and tall trees in the Frankland River forests, in the north west of Tasmania's Tarkine, are still standing thanks to two years of frontline action. More than 250 citizens joined the Bob Brown Foundation vigil camp from February to June 2018. For two years the loggers have wanted to destroy these rainforests and tall eucalyptus forests but the Foundation and citizens have intervened to stop them. They moved into the forests in February 2017 and again in 2018. These forests were vacated on June 30 2018 so the endangered Wedge-tailed Eagles nesting there can breed. With two endangered Wedge-tailed Eagle nests in the proposed logging area, a logging exclusion zone will be in place from July 2018 until January 2019 to allow the eagles to breed. If the loggers return in February 2019 the Foundation will be back to stop them once again. For now, this forest home for eagles, quolls, wombats, owls and the world’s largest freshwater crayfish is safe. Sadly we have lost ancient rainforests elsewhere in the Tarkine in 2018 and logging continues, despite the protests calling for their protection. Enough is enough - the Tarkine and Tasmania’s unique native forests need protection for wildlife, environmental, economic and climate benefits. Stand with the Bob Brown Foundation to Defend the Tarkine - bobbrown.org.au</p>
<p>Film produced by Jenny Weber and Manderlee Anstice, Bob Brown Foundation campaigners. Film edited by Trudi Bird and soundtrack by Scott Bird. Yellow-tailed black Cockatoos recorded by Andrew Skeoch & Sarah Koschak.</p>
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<p> </p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/51701352018-04-08T11:54:24+10:002018-10-17T19:03:06+11:00THE WELCOME, Frankland River, takayna<p>Our latest short film 'The Welcome', was completed at this years Tarkine in Motion, Australia's largest environmental arts project. It is all about our friend the singing river, which welcomes us into the wild places - in this case, the Frankland River in takayna | Tarkine. The ancient rainforests of this region are globally significant and deserve world heritage listing status. </p>
<p>The advent of industrial logging in our forests has proven to be unsustainable - <strong><a contents="see media article from The Mercury newspaper" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.themercury.com.au/news/opinion/news-story/38b328347e30a914f25913d2bcd590c0" target="_blank">see media article from The Mercury newspaper</a> </strong>- and from our observations on the North West coast of Tasmania, it has done nothing to improve the health and prosperity of the community. If we believe the propaganda of governments about jobs and growth, then after 20+ years of unprecedented logging why is Braddon (NW Tas) still one of the poorest electorates in the country? </p>
<p>Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the economy yet NW Tasmania has only seen an increase in tourism numbers of 1% in the past year. The Tarkine region is an incredible landscape, with such diversity and beauty. takayna | Tarkine protected will see an increase in prosperity for the entire community and real jobs and growth for many years to come. Industrial logging of native forest only lines the pockets of some and costs every tax payer money. May common sense prevail! </p>
<p><strong><a contents="www.actionfortarkine.org.au" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.actionfortarkine.org" target="_blank">www.actionfortarkine.org</a></strong><br> </p>
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<p> </p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/48695242017-09-29T08:27:56+10:002020-02-07T08:33:26+11:00A simple reflection on marriage equality ~ Love is Love<p>UPDATE 7/12/17 - AUSTRALIA ACHIEVES MARRIAGE EQUALITY!</p>
<p>In Australia right now we are being asked to vote in a postal survey. The question is 'Should the law be changed to allow same sex couples to marry?' Yes or No. There are many who argue that this should have been decided in the parliament and not waste tax payers money and we agree. Many warned that a plebiscite would see hate speech and attacks on certain sections of the community, and they were right, this is happening. </p>
<p>We've spent some time researching both sides of the marriage equality debate and we are saddened by the amount of disrespect shown to one another from both sides. A simple question, essentially about human rights, about unity, love and commitment between two people, has resulted in so much division, in many respects driven by fear and ignorance. Members of our families have different views to us and that's ok. We love and respect them regardless of how they vote. It's ok to vote yes or no. We may not agree with the reasoning for a no vote, however it's not our place to judge anyone for their views. </p>
<p>We were compelled to enter the debate because we were concerned about certain propaganda and misinformation being shared by some organisations and individuals. Love is Love is an audio visual collaboration between New York photographer <strong><a contents="Braden Summers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bradensummers.com" target="_blank">Braden Summers</a></strong>, singer/songwriters <strong><a contents="Chris E Thomas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.chrisethomas.com.au" target="_blank">Chris E Thomas</a></strong>, <strong><a contents="Shawn Lidster" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.shawnlidster.com" target="_blank">Shawn Lidster</a></strong>, <strong><a contents="Scott Bird" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.scottbird.com.au" target="_blank">Scott Bird</a></strong> and Riversong Music. As artists, we felt that the best way for us to enter the debate and have our say was to create art. The result, in our view, is a simple and beautiful message that all love is equal.</p>
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<p>“New aerial footage of the threatened ancient forests in Frankland River was captured over the weekend by Trudi Bird, showing the breathtaking beauty and rarity of these imminently threatened forests. Our campaign to protect these forests continue as we occupy the forests with a conservation camp and call on the Tasmanian and Australian Government to halt any proposed logging while these forests are still standing,” Jenny Weber <br> </p>
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<p> </p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/46507452017-03-30T08:46:38+11:002018-10-17T19:07:57+11:00Men From Earth release their latest video, from the wild places - 'The Crossing'<p>This video for 'The Crossing' the second single off the 'Wildwood Echoes' album, is extra special for us at Riversong as it was filmed entirely at our property, <a contents="The Valley Wilderness Retreat," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thevalley.net.au" target="_blank"><strong>The Valley Wilderness Retreat</strong>,</a> in Tasmania, Australia. Our spiritual home.</p>
<p>We filmed the mudmen footage when we took the team to the property for the first time in 2014, prior to recording the Wldwood Echoes album. This was the birthing of the band! Over time we filmed various bits and pieces of the Valley; the drive in, the river, various nature scenes and then decided to put it all together to tell the story of The Crossing. Scott has given some insight to the song in a blog on the MFE site. <strong><a contents="Check it out" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.menfromearth.com/media/blog/down-at-the-crossing-official-video-from-the-wild-places" target="_blank">Check it out</a>.</strong></p>
<p>It's been quite a journey piecing this video together and we want to thank our team Wendy McDougall, Andrew Beck, Georgia Martin and the men Tom Beasley, Luke Wright and Robert Patey-Downes for making our creative vision a reality. Also, a special thanks to Brock and Duncan at <a contents="The Filmery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thefilmery.com.au" target="_blank"><strong>The Filmery</strong></a> for helping us out in the beginning of the edit. The Filmery team are an awesome bunch of people who make fantastic music videos. Thanks for taking the time to watch, like, comment and share....and connect with the wild places!</p>
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<p> </p>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/46176422017-03-06T12:01:52+11:002018-10-17T19:23:09+11:00Fletcher Pilon releases his single 'Water'<p>Congratulations to Fletcher Pilon for the release of his new single 'Water' recorded here at Riversong Music studios, produced by Scott Bird and Andrew Beck. Put on your headphones, turn it up, listen and feel the connection with the ocean. Great work all round, including Jack McCoy's sensational ocean footage in the film clip (head to <strong><a contents="Facebook " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/fletcherpilon/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE" target="_blank">Facebook </a></strong>to see it). Support this great young talent and grab your copy of Water here <strong><a contents="https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/water-single/id1186120032" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/water-single/id1186120032" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/water-single/id1186120032</a> </strong></p>
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<div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aBMQ6NfMjlg?ecver=2" style="position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0" width="640"></iframe></div>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/45542352017-01-18T18:28:15+11:002020-09-21T13:43:32+10:00Kate Rose releases her debut single 'More Than Meets The Eye'<p>Kate Rose released her debut single 'More Than Meets The Eye' in January 2017. We've known Kate since she was a baby so it's been extra special for us to be part of her artist development. The song was co-written with the late Karl Broadie in 2016. Scott and Andy produced and recorded the single here at Riversong Music. For more information please visit Kate's <strong><a contents="website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.katerosemusic.com" target="_blank">website</a></strong>. <br><br> </p>
<div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K9YxZC36g3s?ecver=2" style="position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0" width="640"></iframe></div>Riversong Musictag:riversongmusic.com,2005:Post/44438562016-10-30T16:12:32+11:002022-04-29T14:32:42+10:00The Back 45 at Riversong Music - Little Studio, Big Sound<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/208809/6b5eb4b7e065fffee67186b6a7b100facb623f4d/original/img-9232tb.jpg?1477987781" class="size_orig justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br><br>Greetings from Riversong Music, an independent record label and The Back 45, a little studio with a big sound, located at Erina, one hour north of Sydney Australia.<br><br>After surviving fire, flood and renovations we have launched The Back 45 recording studio along with our new Riversong Music website. The studio space is up, running and recording. The label headquarters upstairs is now hooked up, dialed in and cruising and the studio project book is filling up. We have spent over twelve months and countless hours on the fit out and have trialed the installation extensively. We are bug free, the signal path is pure as the driven snow and the combination of old analogue and new digital is warm and smooth as a babies bum. We've created a great vibe with a clean, welcoming air-conditioned space conducive to creativity. By the time 2017 rolls out we will have either completed or be in the process of finishing off 4 EP's, 1 LP, a couple of singles and a bunch of masters and mixes.<br><br>We are keen to give your music project the time and consideration it deserves. Please don't hesitate to contact us and drop in to the studio. We've got a whole bunch of cool and groovy old guitars, amps and drums that get captured by a gang of old and new classic microphones, that then talk to the fat, warm, creamy old rack guys before they eventually get detailed by the crisp, clean new stuff. <br><br>Till next time, may your songs shine on, your strings never rust, your sticks never break and your back never ache.<br><br>Cheers <br>The Riversong Team</p>Riversong Music